Our villa and studio can accommodate “Boutique Retreats” - intimate gatherings focused on learning. We are a Home, rather than a Retreat ‘Center. This year we open the villa to host outside teachers. Those who are looking for an intimate sanctuary to go deeper with their students, dance companies or musical ensembles will find a scenic paradise in the serenity of nature. Villa Shakti is a fully vegetarian home with incredible views and fresh air - an ideal location for yoga studies! Our villa has many beautiful common areas for gathering, including the garden, terrace, near the fireplace or in our big bright studio. While the studio can fit up to 20 people, Boutique Retreats are best kept at a 10 - 15 person capacity living on-site (villa and village apartments). Our home can host up to 6 guests in 3 shared double rooms and up to 4 persons in budget dorm style accommodation.
Villa Shakti & Saraswati Studios is a beautiful sanctuary in the Greek islands that hosts family reunions, holidays
with friends and artists who are looking for an inspiring space to create.
Villa Shakti is a home of ART & YOGA. After spending nearly 2 decades training in classical dance in India,
Colleena Shakti and her partner Matthew had the vision to create a beautiful home and movement studio in the
Mediterranean nature. This safe haven for like-minded artists and yogis and offers a uniquely serene environment to the global community to come for deep concentrated practice of dance, music and yoga.
The villa is ideally located on the ‘sunset side’ of Crete. The lush rolling hills from the Topolia Gorge down to the
sea, are fertile and abundant. Fruits and vegetables swell on the trees and vines amidst the waving olive trees that fill the land. The sea and sunshine rejuvenate and inspire artistic reflection and healthy living.
Villa Shakti is perfectly located just 3 km from the spectacular hiking trails of the Topolia Gorge, just 10 minutes drive to favourite local beaches and central to all the famous top beaches (Elafonissi, Phalasarna and Balos).
Our villa and studio can accommodate “Boutique Retreats” - intimate gatherings focused on learning. We are a Home, rather than a Retreat ‘Center. This year we open the villa to host outside teachers. Those who are looking for an intimate sanctuary to go deeper with their students, dance companies or musical ensembles will find a scenic paradise in the serenity of nature.
Villa Shakti is a fully vegetarian home with incredible views and fresh air - an ideal location for yoga studies! Our villa has many beautiful common areas for gathering, including the garden, terrace, near the fireplace or in our big bright studio. While the studio can fit up to 20 people, Boutique Retreats are best kept at a 10 - 15 person capacity living on-site (villa and village apartments). Our home can host up to 6 guests in 3 shared double rooms and up to 4 persons in budget dorm style accommodation.
A lovely, fully equipped village apartment with dorm-style shared accommodation (up to 5) is available just a short walk from the house. For guests who require more private accommodation we can suggest a wide selection of beautiful villas and hotels to choose from in the area.
The following meals are included:
Breakfasts
The following drinks are included:
Water
Coffee
Tea
The security deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. The remainder of the payment is due upon arrival.
